October 14-20, 2016 Published by the Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton Volume XLV, Number 42 BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK JLI session on “How Success Thinks” to begin in November A new, six-session course from the Rohr we explore ways to cultivate people’s people on earth do not just act differently; He added, “This course provides an em- Jewish Learning Institute called “How Suc- signature strengths, adopt a growth mind- they view the world, and their choices, in powerment of the mind, the heart and the cess Thinks: Jewish Secrets for Leading a set, access inner creativity, deal with “profoundly different ways.” sharing of experience across community: Productive Life” will be taught by Rivkah weaknesses, and overcome procrastina- “This course offers participants the the very elements that make up a positive Slonim at the Chabad Center, 420 Murray tion and other obstacles that get in the chance to explore their own definition of and flourishing society.” Hill Rd., Vestal, in November. The course way of their success.” success and then create a road map to equip “How Success Thinks” is accredited will be offered on Mondays at 7 pm begin- At the core of “How Success Thinks” are themselves with the tools they’ll need to for continuing education for medical and ning on November 14, and on Wednesdays six productivity concepts, from motivation make that goal a reality,” said Slonim. mental health professionals. Like all JLI at 9:30 am beginning November 16. The and goal setting to creativity and relation- “‘How Success Thinks’ is a unique programs, the course is designed to appeal to course is accredited for up to 15 continued ship building, which are meant to explain offering that links success to sustainable people at all levels of knowledge, including education credits for medical and mental “why some people get so much done.” outcomes for all our stakeholders in the com- those without any prior experience or back- health professionals in selected states. Drawing on 3,000 years of Jewish wisdom munity,” commented Andrew Kakabadse, ground in Jewish learning. All JLI courses “‘How Success Thinks’ is designed to – as well as some of the latest findings and professor of governance and leadership at are open to the public and attendees need help people get more of what they want case studies from neuroscience, psychology Henley Business School, Reading, U.K., not be affiliated with a particular synagogue, in life, and less of what they don’t,” ex- and behavioral economics – the course will and author of “The Success Formula: How temple or other house of worship. plained Slonim. “Throughout the course seek to explore how the most productive Smart Leaders Deliver Outstanding Value.” See “JLI” on page 3 CJS series on “Eat, Drink, and Be Kosher” History of the Jewish deli Wine in the Jewish on Oct. 27 tradition on Nov. 3 The first of the Overstuffed History The second program in the teacher, lecturer and activist three programs of the Jewish Del- College of Jewish Studies fall who travels widely to address in the upcoming icatessen” (NYU series, “Eat, Drink, and Be Ko- the intersection of traditional College of Jewish Press, 2015), a 2015 sher,” will be held on Thursday, Jewish observance and con- Studies fall series National Jewish November 3, at 7:30 pm, at the temporary life, with a focus on “Eat, Drink, and Book Award-win- Jewish Community Center, 500 Jewish women in Jewish law Be Kosher” will be ner. “Pastrami on Clubhouse Rd., Vestal. and life. Slonim is the editor held on Thursday, Rye” has been fea- The guest speaker will be of “Total Immersion: A Mikvah October 27, at 7:30 tured in The New Rivkah Slonim, education Anthology” (Jason Aronson pm, at the Jewish York Times, New director at the Chabad Center 1996, Urim 2006) and “Bread Community Cen- York Post, New York for Jewish Student Life at and Fire; Jewish Women find ter, 500 Clubhouse Professor Ted Daily News, New Binghamton University. Her Rivkah Slonim God in the Everyday” ( Urim Rd., Vestal. College Merwin “Pastrami on Rye” York Observer, Phil- talk will be “L’Chaim: Wine 2008). Slonim also serves on of Jewish Studies by Ted Merwin adelphia Inquirer, Throughout the Ages in the Jewish Tra- the Editorial Board of the Rohr Jewish lectures are open to the entire community. Chicago Tribune, dition.” According to organizers of the Learning Institute and is co-author of General admission costs $8 per event, or The Economist, the Times Literary Supple- program, “Jews are wont to say l’chayim one of JLI’s courses, “Fascinating Facts.” $20 for all three programs. Senior admission ment, Haaretz, The Jerusalem Post, Times often and with zest.” Slonim’s presentation College of Jewish Studies lectures are costs $5 per event, or $12 for the series. Stu- of Israel, Time Out Tel Aviv, Tablet, the will explore the place of wine in Jewish open to the entire community. General dents are welcome to attend with no charge. Forward, New York Jewish Week and on law and lore, and will delve into some of admission costs $8 per event, or $20 The guest speaker will be Ted Merwin, radio and TV nationwide. the more philosophical, and even mystical, for all three programs. Senior admis- Ph.D., associate professor of Judaic stud- In addition to scholarly articles on Amer- teachings concerning the fruit of the vine sion costs $5 per event, or $12 for the ies and founding director of the Milton B. ican Jewish culture, Merwin has published and the powers attributed to it. series. Students are welcome to attend Asbell Center For Jewish Life at Dickin- articles in The New York Times (Arts and A self-described “Chasidic Feminist,” at no charge. son College, Carlisle, PA. His talk will be Leisure), New York Daily News, New York Slonim is an internationally known See “Wine” on page 3 “Homeland for the Jewish Soul: The Jewish Post, The Washington Post, International Deli in American Life and Lore.” Herald Tribune, Haaretz, New York Jewish Merwin will discuss aspects of his book Week, the Forward, Moment, Hadassah, “Pastrami on Rye,” which traces the rise and many other publications across the TI to host community open and fall of the Jewish deli from its inception English-speaking world. He also blogs on the Lower East Side of New York to its on religion for the Huffington Post, and is heyday during the interwar era, to its rapid considered a veteran journalist, humorist, house on Oct. 30 decline in the decades following World collector and sought-after public speaker. He War II. Merwin also explores the recent is said to be one of the foremost authorities surge in popularity the deli has had among on Jewish culture in the United States. contemporary Jews, who are said to be re- The College of Jewish Studies was turning the deli to cult status as they seek to founded in 1986 as a coalition between the reclaim their cultural identities. Merwin will Judaic Studies Department of Binghamton discuss how, even as the deli began to fade University and several local Jewish spon- from urban streets, it became “increasingly soring institutions: the Jewish Community iconic” in pop culture, in TV shows and Center, the Jewish Federation of Greater in films, ranging from the “Samurai Deli” Binghamton, Beth David Synagogue, Tem- episode of “Saturday Night Live” to Rob ple Concord and Temple Israel. Its purpose Reiner’s “When Harry Met Sally.” is “to provide quality adult Jewish education Merwin is the author of “In Their to the Greater Binghamton area, providing Temple Israel will hold a community open house on Sunday, October 30, from 1-3 pm. Own Image: New York Jews in Jazz Age a variety of programs dealing with Jewish There will be no charge to attend. The synagogue is located at 4737 Deerfield Pl., Vestal. Popular Culture” (Rutgers University history, culture, religion and politics.” The new building opened in July after the congregation had no building for two and a Press, 2006) and “Pastrami on Rye: An See “Deli” on page 5 half years. For more information, contact the synagogue at 723-7461. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Sukkot Harlem renaissance Bnei Anusim Special Sections Area synagogues announce their Harlem is undergoing a Jewish Descendents of Spanish and Legal Notices ................................... 4 Sukkot services and events; and renaissance a century after its Portuguese Jews forced to convert Book Review .................................... 4 recipes for a holiday meal. original Jewish heyday. seek to reconnect to their roots. Small Business Profiles ................ 6-9 ............................. Pages 3, 10-11 ........................................Page 5 ........................................Page 7 Classifieds ..................................... 12 Page 2 - The Reporter October 14-20, 2016 Opinion Point/counterpoint Clinton has temperament, judgment, At a time of Jewish introspection, experience to be president Trump offers hope By Stuart E. Eizenstat istrations, I’ve seen first-hand that every By Jason Dov Greenblatt Tokef, the piyut that has been a part of the (JTA) – I support Hillary Clinton for president needs a temperament that can (JTA) – As my family and I prepared Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services president because I have seen her work endure great pressure. for the High Holidays, we looked back since the 13th century, frequently runs up close – as first lady, senator from New Hillary Clinton has it. Donald Trump with grateful hearts for the brachot, bless- through my mind during the month of Elul. York and secretary of state. She has the does not. ings, in our lives. We take time to reflect The words of the piyut are awe-inspiring, temperament, experience and judgment to With his dangerous combination of im- on the joys and the challenges, the ups yet frightening; intimidating, yet beautiful.